Plop! 1973 #9 - back issue - $6.00
On-sale date from Comic Reader #111.
- - Image is smaller version of back cover image.
- Table of Plop-tents - Inside front cover.
- Historical Plops - Multiple gags. Multiple job numbers. ZA-281 Diogenes "He says he's looking for an honest man." ZA-226 The Pied Piper "It's an idea the city council came up with to relieve our overpopulation." ZA-104 First Flight. ZA-249 The Middle Ages.
- Prescription Plops - Multiple gags. Multiple job numbers. ZA-274 "Sorry, sir - that's not my table." ZA-269 "Frankly, I thing it's a heart attack." ZA-216 "I believe we can safely rule out athlete's foot." ZA-258 "How long have you been having these attacks?" ZA-221 "I think that sword is causing your chest pains, but I'd like you to get a second opinion."
- - Framing sequence.
- People Plops - Multiple gags. Multiple job numbers. ZA-149 A "I'm giving you a summons for not having a lid on your garbage pail." ZA-246 "Stick with me, kid. You'll learn the ropes, and you won't lose any fingers!"
- - Letters from: Mary Moore, Brock Winans, The Fantom of the Comics, Greg Sims, Robert Mitchell, Clint Thomas, James T. Crawford, Harry Simpson, Jack Woodley, Jack the Ripper, John Cameron.
- Prison Plops! - Multiple gags. Multiple job numbers. ZA-344 "That's a pretty bad cold." ZA-458 "They're all at least two millimeters, Grindlegroober - looks like you're in for another beating." ZA-485 "Now then, which one of you has been asking for a tranquilizer?" ZA-484 "Psst! - rule number one is to remain calm!" ZA-486 "--- and if you don't behave yourself here, I'll put you in solitary!" ZA-295 "You the guys who've been demanding new chains?" ZA-54 "How fortunate that we found this loose stone, eh, Hobsteader?"
- - Framing sequence.
- A Nose to Remember! - Story is credited in the book to Steve Skeates but was actually written by Mary Skrenes. Joe Orlando had refused to buy scripts from Mary Skrenes. (Info from Mary and Steve on Facebook via the GCD Error Tracker).
- Gourmet Plops - Multiple gags. Multiple job numbers. ZA-95 "There'll be a slight delay in you split pea soup order, sir." ZA-102 "I suggest our famous African specialties...!" ZA-136 Vote for Demwitty - He Serves People! ZA-242 "When are we going to get our stove fixed, Warden?"
- Monster Plops - Multiple gags. Multiple job numbers. ZA-449 "Could I see something in a platform boot?" ZA-450 "You won't believe this, but we have just struck oil!"
- Closing - Sequence on inside back cover in black and white.
- Pinup - Larger version of front cover image on back cover.
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